CN107561233B - Poultry egg freshness detection device - Google Patents

Abstract

The application relates to a device for detecting the freshness of eggs, which comprises: the device comprises a viewing part and an irradiation part, wherein the viewing part is connected with the irradiation part; an egg tray is arranged in the inspection part, and the inspection part can be used for human eyes to observe eggs placed on the egg tray; a light-emitting element is arranged in the irradiation part, and light rays emitted by the light-emitting element after being electrified irradiate on eggs placed on the egg tray; the inspection part is also provided with a scale for reference. The device has simple structure and easy operation, and a consumer can easily grasp the operation method and quickly detect the operation method.

Description

A poultry egg freshness detection device

Technical field

The invention relates to a device for detecting the freshness of poultry eggs.

Background technique

Poultry egg detection and grading technology is mostly used in poultry egg manufacturers to clean and grade poultry eggs. A number of domestic brand fresh poultry and egg manufacturers such as Deqingyuan, Gaoda and Shengdile already have mature technology in enterprise-level poultry and egg grading; however, it is difficult for consumers to use intuitive methods such as naked eyes. To determine the freshness of eggs, there is no corresponding simple detection device to assist in identification, so it is difficult for consumers to make accurate purchasing choices. By testing the freshness of eggs, consumer-level users can be guided to select high-quality eggs and adjust the storage time of eggs in a timely manner. An important basis for judging the freshness of eggs is the height of the air chamber of the eggs. Generally, the air chamber height of fresh poultry eggs is very small, less than 3mm. The longer the storage time, the more water evaporates, and the larger the air chamber becomes. Generally, the air chamber of eggs 14 days after delivery is less than 5mm. According to the commercial standard "Grading of Fresh Eggs and Fresh Duck Eggs" (SB/T 10638-2011), the air chamber height of grade AA fresh eggs is ≤4mm, the height of the air chamber of grade A fresh eggs is ≤7mm, and the height of the air chamber of grade B fresh eggs is ≤7mm. The height of the chamber is ≤9mm; the height of the air chamber of grade AA fresh duck eggs is ≤5mm, the height of the air chamber of grade A fresh duck eggs is ≤9mm, and the height of the air chamber of grade B fresh duck eggs is ≤13mm. According to this commercial standard, the present invention can preliminarily judge the freshness of poultry eggs by designing a device to judge the height of the air chamber of poultry eggs, thereby helping consumers identify the freshness and quality of poultry eggs.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem that it is difficult for consumers to judge the freshness of poultry eggs, and then provide a device that can judge the freshness of poultry eggs. The device has a simple structure, low price and is easy to operate. Consumers can easily use the device to detect the freshness of poultry eggs. Freshness of eggs.

The technical solutions adopted by the present invention are as follows:

An egg freshness detection device includes an inspection part and an irradiation part, the inspection part is connected to the irradiation part; an egg holder is provided inside the inspection part, and the inspection part can allow human eyes to observe the The eggs placed on the egg tray; the illumination part is provided with a light-emitting element, and the light emitted by the light-emitting element after being energized is irradiated on the eggs placed on the egg tray; the inspection part is also provided with a light-emitting element. Refer to the ruler used.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the inspection part is made of a light-transmitting material; and the irradiation part is made of an opaque material.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, a reflective element is installed in the irradiation part.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the reflective element is a reflective film or a reflective mirror; the reflective element collects the light emitted by the light-emitting element above the egg tray.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the light-emitting element is a light source emitter, and the light source emitter directly projects the emitted light onto the top of the egg tray.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the inspection part and the irradiation part are respectively a first box and a second box, and the first box is connected to the second box, and the connection point is The first and second boxes are connected.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the egg holder is provided on the bottom surface of the first box body and has a concave boss in the middle. In other embodiments, the poultry egg tray can be configured as a support piece or a support ring extending from the side wall or top wall of the first box body to form the poultry egg tray.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the poultry egg holder is an L-shaped member, and the lower end of the L member extends horizontally to form a space for holding up poultry eggs. A ring or a concave surface, and a scale mark marked on the vertical part of the L member constitutes the scale, and the upper end of the L member is fixed on the top wall of the first box.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the scale is a scale line engraved on the wall of the first box.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the scale includes a vertical upright column and an alignment bar that can move up and down along the upright column. The upright column is marked with scale lines, and the alignment bar extends horizontally.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the alignment strip is a rubber strip, an iron wire, or a plastic strip.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the light source emitter is an ultraviolet lamp or an LED lamp, which is located at the center of the second box.

According to a feasible embodiment of the present invention, a battery box is provided at the bottom of the second box, and a switch for controlling the on/off of the light-emitting element is provided on the top outer surface of the second box.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the inspection part is provided with doors and windows for picking up and placing eggs.

It should be noted that in this application, light-emitting elements generally refer to all elements that can emit light after being energized, and are a general concept; the light source emitter is a type that emits light after being energized, and emits light only with the help of the component itself It can directly project light to the light-emitting element in a specific direction and position, which belongs to the subordinate concept of "light-emitting element".

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following effects:

The light emitted by the light-emitting element of the irradiation part directly illuminates the egg body, so that the air chamber of the egg can be clearly observed with the naked eye, and the height of the air chamber can be quickly read by comparing it with the scale line of the ruler. Based on the read air chamber height, combined with the provisions of the commercial standard "Grading of Fresh Eggs and Fresh Duck Eggs" (SB/T 10638-2011), the freshness of poultry eggs can be judged to help consumers make corresponding consumption choices and judgments. Compared with the existing poultry egg freshness judgment device, the present invention can reduce the involvement of mechanical tools and will not cause loss due to operating errors or improper damage to egg shells. The device of the invention is easy to carry and improves the convenience of judging the freshness of poultry eggs. The device of the present invention has a simple structure and is easy to learn to operate. Consumers can easily master the operation method and quickly perform detection.

Description of the drawings

In order to explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention more clearly, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and therefore do not It should be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exerting creative efforts.

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a poultry egg freshness detection device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the egg freshness detection device of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the egg freshness detection device of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments These are some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the invention generally described and illustrated in the figures herein may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations.

It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following figures, therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need further definition and explanation in subsequent figures.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is customarily placed when used. It is only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply. The devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation and therefore are not to be construed as limitations of the invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions and shall not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

Furthermore, the terms "horizontal," "vertical," "overhanging," etc. do not imply a requirement that the component be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but may be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical". It does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "set", "installation", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, It can also be a detachable connection or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an internal connection between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

Example 1:

As shown in Figure 1, an egg freshness detection device 100 includes an inspection part 10 and an irradiation part 20. The inspection part 10 is connected to the irradiation part 20. The inspection part 10 and the irradiation part 20 are respectively a first box A and a second box B. The first box A is connected to the second box B. The two boxes are connected sideways and are connected at the connection point. The inspection part 10 allows people to directly observe its internal conditions through eyes, and is provided with an egg tray 11 for placing eggs. The irradiation part 20 is provided with a light-emitting element 21, which emits light after being energized and projects the surface of the egg placed on the egg tray 11. After the egg shell is illuminated by the light, the human eye can easily observe the air chamber inside the egg. size, and then compare it with the ruler to determine whether the eggs are fresh. The first box A is made of light-transmitting material, and the second box B is made of opaque material.

The light-emitting element 21 can be a general scattered light light-emitting element or a light source emitter. When the light-emitting element 21 is selected as the former, a reflective element can be installed in the second box B. The light-emitting element can be a reflective film or a reflective mirror provided on the inner wall of the second box B to place the light-emitting element. The light emitted by 21 converges to the top of the egg holder 11, directly facing and covering the egg body. When the light-emitting element 21 is selected as a light source emitter, the light source emitter can directly project the emitted light onto the poultry egg tray 11, facing and covering the poultry egg body. The light source emitter is, for example, an ultraviolet lamp or an LED light source. The light source emitter is embedded in the second box B and is located in the center of the second box B. A battery box 22 is provided at the bottom of the second box B. The battery 7 is a 0.2cm*0.032 (width*thick) button battery with a rated voltage of 3V. The button battery supplies power to the light-emitting element 21. The second box B A switch 23 for controlling the on and off of the light emitting element 21 is provided on the outer surface of the top. The first box body A is provided with doors and windows for taking and placing eggs.

It should be noted that the light-emitting element 21 generally refers to all elements that can emit light after being powered on, which is a general concept; and the light source emitter emits light after being powered on, and emits light while only relying on the characteristics of the component itself. A light-emitting element that can directly project light to a specific direction and position belongs to the subordinate concept of "light-emitting element". In the present invention, as long as the light-emitting element 21 can directly illuminate the egg body, the light source can cover the entire egg body, and the light brightness is enough for human eyes to observe the air chamber through the egg shell.

As shown in Figure 1, the egg holder 11 is a concave boss located on the bottom surface of the first box A, and the concave space can be in the shape of a cylinder. The poultry egg holder 11 can hold and fix the poultry egg body to be inspected stably. When in use, the oval egg head is placed in the egg holder 11, and the egg holder 11 will maintain the natural vertical shape of the egg body. The egg tray 11 is designed according to the size of the eggs to be detected. In this embodiment, the egg tray 11 is designed according to the size of chicken and duck eggs. The radius of the cylindrical bottom surface of the concave space is 3 cm and the height is 2 cm.

The egg holder 11 does not have to be located on the bottom surface of the first box body A, and can also be fixed on other surfaces. For example, the poultry egg holder 11 can be configured as a support piece or a support ring extending from other side walls or top walls of the first box A to serve as a poultry egg holder.

In order to facilitate accurate judgment of whether the eggs being tested are fresh, the present invention also draws a scale 12 on the wall of the first box A of the inspection part 10. The scale lines of the scale 12 can be drawn on three locations around the first box A. On any or all of the side walls, the scale lines are along the vertical direction. The scale lines range from 0 to 8cm, and the minimum unit is millimeters.

The detection method is as follows:

Place the small end of a commercially available egg on the egg holder 11 of the first box A, turn on the power switch 23, observe the air chamber of the egg, and fine-tune the position and angle of the egg until the observation is clearest, and compare The scale line of the ruler 12 on the side wall of the first box A records the height of the egg air chamber and determines the freshness of the eggs in conjunction with the provisions of the commercial standard "Grading of Fresh Eggs and Fresh Duck Eggs" (SB/T 10638-2011). .

Example 2:

Embodiment 2 is only a further improvement of the scale 12, and other structures and material selections are the same as those of Embodiment 1. In Embodiment 2, the scale 12 is not a scale mark drawn on the side wall of the first box A, but is a separate structure. As shown in Figure 2, the scale 12 includes a vertical column 121 and an alignment bar 122 that can move up and down along the column. The alignment bars 122 can be two or one. The alignment bars 122 extend horizontally. The column 121 has a mark on it. There are tick marks. The alignment strip 122 is a rubber strip, a thin iron wire, a plastic strip, or the like. Through this method, the alignment bar 122 is manually moved to the bottom of the air chamber of the egg and the top of the egg, and then the distance between the two alignment bars 122 is read to obtain a more accurate air chamber height value, which avoids The error of human vision. Compared with Embodiment 1, it is more accurate and reduces human error problems.

Example 3:

Embodiment 3 is an improvement on the egg tray 11 and scale 12 in Embodiment 1, and other structures and material selections are the same as those in Embodiment 1. In Embodiment 3, the egg tray 11 and the scale 12 are combined into an independent component. Referring to Figure 3, in Embodiment 3, the poultry egg holder 13 is an L-shaped member. The lower end of the L member extends horizontally to form a ring or concave surface 131 for holding up the poultry eggs. The L member The vertical part 132 is marked with scale lines to form the scale, and the upper end of the L member is fixed on the top wall of the first box A. Compared with Embodiment 1, the number of device parts can be reduced, and the scale portion of the L-shaped component is closer to the egg, which can help the human eye to quickly observe the height of the air chamber of the egg. Furthermore, the L-shaped member is detachably fixed on the top of the first box A and can be replaced according to the type of eggs to be detected.

In the detection device of the present invention, the light emitted by the light-emitting element of the irradiation part is directly irradiated on the egg body, so that the air chamber of the egg can be clearly observed, and then the height of the air chamber can be quickly read by comparing it with the scale line of the scale. Based on the read air chamber height, combined with the provisions of the commercial standard "Grading of Fresh Eggs and Fresh Duck Eggs" (SB/T10638-2011), the freshness of poultry eggs can be judged to help consumers make corresponding consumption choices and judgments. Compared with the existing poultry egg freshness judgment device, the participation of mechanical tools is reduced, and egg shells will not be damaged due to operating errors or improper losses. With the help of the device of the present invention, it can be judged by naked eyes and is easy to carry, which improves the convenience of judging the freshness of poultry eggs. The device of the present invention has a simple structure and is easy to learn to operate. Consumers can easily master the operation method. The detection method is less difficult and can be easily popularized and used.

The above detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the appended drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather to represent selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims (6)

1. An egg freshness detection device, characterized by comprising:

the device comprises a viewing part and an irradiation part, wherein the viewing part is connected with the irradiation part; the inspection part is made of a light-transmitting material; the irradiation part is made of opaque materials;

an egg tray is arranged in the inspection part, and the inspection part can be used for human eyes to observe eggs placed on the egg tray; the detection part and the irradiation part are respectively a first box body and a second box body, the first box body is connected with the second box body, and the first box body and the second box body are communicated at the connection part; the inspection part is also provided with a scale for reference; a light-emitting element is arranged in the irradiation part, and light rays emitted by the light-emitting element after being electrified irradiate on eggs placed on the egg tray;

the egg support is a boss which is arranged on the bottom surface of the first box body and is concave in the middle, the scale comprises a vertical upright post and alignment strips which can move up and down along the upright post, scale marks are marked on the upright post, the alignment strips horizontally extend, the number of the alignment strips is two, the alignment strips are respectively moved to the bottom of an air chamber of the egg and the top of the egg manually, and then the distance between the two alignment strips is read to obtain the height value of the air chamber; or alternatively

The egg support is an L-shaped member, the lower end of the L-shaped member horizontally extends to form a ring or a concave surface for supporting eggs, scale marks are marked on the vertical part of the L-shaped member to form the scale, and the upper end of the L-shaped member is fixed on the top wall of the first box body.

2. An egg freshness detection device according to claim 1 wherein reflective elements are mounted within said illumination portion.

3. An egg freshness detection device according to claim 2, wherein said reflective element is a reflective membrane or mirror; the light-reflecting element gathers the light emitted by the light-emitting element above the egg tray.

4. An egg freshness detection device according to claim 1 wherein said light emitting element is a light source emitter, said light source emitter projecting emitted light directly above said egg tray.

5. An egg freshness detection device according to claim 1, wherein said alignment strip is a rubber strip or an iron wire or a plastic strip.

6. An egg freshness detection device according to claim 4, wherein said light source transmitter is an ultraviolet lamp or an LED lamp located at a central position of said illumination portion.